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  • April 13, 2021 12:09 PM | Anonymous

    January -- Richard Reese, Vorzik Transport


    Richard Reese, of Pittston is the Driver of the Month for January 2020. Reese has been driving professionally since 1977 and has been with Vorzik since 2005. He has recorded 2.7 million miles in his career with more than 700,000 of them in the city. He has never had an accident and has been honored with 8 consecutive Safe Driving Awards from Vorzik and a 5-year Safe Driver Award from FedEx Ground.

    “Richard is our most experienced and safest driver at our Scranton Facility, and he is the go-to driver for truck inspections and road tests for new drivers,” said Dale Knox, the Safety Specialist for Vorzik. “Always safety conscious, Richard routinely sends the Safety Department pictures of any problem he sees wrong with our equipment, and then helps us solve problems so the trucks are ready for the road.”

    He is married to Doreen and they have a son named Brian. Reese enjoys showing cars and car shows and photography, which he can do at a professional level.

    February – Troy Wolf, A&S Kinard


    Troy Wolf, of Gardners, is the February 2020 Driver of the Month. He has been behind the wheel for 26 years and has logged more than 1.5 million miles. He has not had an accident in more than 14 years and has twice won the Flatbed Division in the Pennsylvania Truck Driving Championships. In 2002, Wolf was named the Driver of the Year for Beverage Transportation and he was the Driver of the Month for A&S Kinard in January of 2018.

    “He is a safe, experienced, professional, dependable driver,” said Dana Bollinger, Director of Safety for A&S Services Group. “Troy’s distinguished trucking career began 26 years ago. In that time, he has been involved in one, non-preventable accident giving him an astonishing 1.5 million safe driving miles. The motive for this distinguished record is the fact that Troy holds safety as his top priority 100 percent of the time.”

    Troy and his wife Tracey have two sons, Justin and Jared four grandchildren; Sladen, Grayson, Gabrielle and Shane. In his free time, he enjoys singing with St. John’s Lutheran Church, hunting and practicing for the TDCs. He is also a member of Union Hook & Ladder #33, his local volunteer fire company where he mostly assists with fundraising.

    March – Jose D. Echegoyen, Sauder Transport Company


    Jose D. Echegoyen, of Manheim, has been named the March 2020 Driver of the Month. He has been driving professionally for 25 years, all for Sauder Eggs. He has driven nearly two million accident-free miles. He was the employee of the month in October of 97 and the 1997 Employee of the Year for Sauder.

    “Jose, or ‘Danny’ as we call him, always shows true professionalism and courtesy, not only with his peers but also with customers,” said Luis Gonzalez, Director of Transportation for Sauder Transport Company. “We constantly get positive feedback about his positive attitude and character. He is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure the job gets done.”

    Echegoyen enjoys going to the beach, fishing and spending time with his family when he’s not on the road.

    April – Jeff Reed, R.H. Crawford, Inc.


    The Driver of the Month for April is Jeff Reed, of Littlestown. Reed has been driving professionally since 2001 and has been with R.H. Crawford since October of 2017. In that time he has driven more than 1.8 million miles, all in the city, and was only involved in one accident when he was struck while parked. He was awarded with a 1-Year Safe Driving award with R.H. Crawford.

    “Jeffrey Reed has a very upbeat personality and a safe driving record, a winning combination,” said Abby Nace, Safety Director for R.H. Crawford. “Jeff’s can-do attitude has quickly made him a favorite with dispatch. Jeff’s professionalism is seen with his accident-free record and spotless truck inside and out. The mechanics are eager to work on his truck because Jeff always takes great care of the equipment.”

    Reed enjoys working on cars and his motorcycle in his free time. He’s very handy around the house and enjoys gardening and home improvement projects.

    May – Charlie Wagner Jr, Pitt Ohio


    Charlie Wagner Jr., of Phoenixville, is the Driver of the Month for May. He has been behind the wheel professionally since 1986 and has been with Pitt Ohio since 1989. He has recorded more than 3.3 million miles and was only involved in one accident when an impaired driver struck him in 2016. He has earned the One-, two- and three-million safe miles awards for Pitt Ohio and was a Driver of the Month in 2006.

    “When reviewing Charlie’s 30-year history at Pitt Ohio you could say he is the type of driver that is willing to volunteer his time and talent and readily accepts any assignment regardless of weather conditions or day of the week,” said Dean Yockey, Manager of Training and Development for Pitt Ohio.  “In addition to a perfect driving record, Charlie received many DOT inspections without a violation and 2 Bendix video events; both categorized as good defensive driving. Charlie’s commitment to highway safety is second to none and his driving record proves that he takes that responsibility seriously each and every day.  In addition, Charlie has helped others when stranded or when injured during an accident.”

    Wagner enjoys fishing, hiking, camping and spending time with his two sons Clayton and Kyle.

    June – Craig Marple, PGT Trucking, Inc


    Craig Marple, of Johnstown, is the Driver of the Month for June. Marple has been driving professionally since 2003 and has been with PGT since 2010. He has driven more than 1.5 million miles and more than 1 million for PGT. He has never been involved in an accident and has earned a One Million Mile Safe Driving award as well as the 2016 PGT Company Driver of the Year Award.

    “Mr. Craig Marple’s no-frills, to-the-point attitude is a valuable driver resource that we have come to rely on when trying to understand a driver’s perspective on incidents at PGT,” said Paul Vargo, Executive Driver at PGT. “He somehow manages to give criticism, then spin it around with a positive and support response, most of the time in the same sentence! PGT Trucking is a better company because of Mr. Marple’s talents. Craig approaches all tasks with a smile and positive outlook both new and seasoned drivers should strive to emulate.”

    In his free time he likes to work on restoring a 1997 Ford pickup with his son Ian, spend time with his family and work on home improvement projects.

    July – Timothy Cubbon, PGT Trucking, Inc.


    Timothy Cubbon, of Seneca, is the Driver of the Month for July. Cubbon has been a professional driver since January of 2006 and has been with PGT since 2008. He has driven more than 1.4 million miles without any accident, with more than 1.2 million of them coming with PGT. He won the 2012 and 2013 Independent Driver of the Year Award, a One-Million Mile Safe Driver Award and is on the Independent Contractor Advisory Board.

    “Corporate members of PGT can attest to multiple occasions when Tim has stepped up and assisted other drivers with their load securement. He will not hesitate to speak up and do what is right with public safety in mind,” said Vargo. “Several years after he leased on at PGT, Tim took his own personal time to attend our orientation again to give his feedback to help us improve the experience for our onboarding drivers. Time has also volunteered to be an instructor at various Safety Team Building Events.”

    When he’s not driving, Cubbon enjoys riding his Harley, spending time with his children Connor and Tatum, roller skating, fishing and swimming.

    August – Ryan Weaver, Lester R. Summers, Inc.


    Lester R. Summers’ Ryan Weaver, of Ephrata, is the Driver of the Month for August. Weaver has been a professional driver since 2008 and has been with Summers since 2011. In that time, he has logged more than 775,000 miles and has had just one preventable accident due to an insecure load shifting at a red light in 2017. He has been a member of Summers’ OSHA Safety Committee for three years.

    “Ryan Weaver is an excellent representative of Lester R. Summers, Inc., as well as the transportation industry,” said Carla Brodbeck, Director of Safety of Lester R. Summers. “He is always professional, consistent and never gets upset about anything. Ryan is one of the nicest drivers and is easy to work with…Ryan has hauled the biggest and best super loads in the past, but currently has chosen to haul dump trailers to have more family time.”

    His hobbies include hunting, fishing and riding his dual sport motorcycle.

    September – Troy Mohney, ABF Freight


    Troy Mohney, of Harrisburg, has been named the September Driver of the Month. Mohney has been behind the wheel since October of 2001 and has been with ABF Freight for his entire career. He has driven more than 1.8 million miles without a single accident. He has earned a One-Million Mile Safe Driving Award. He once assisted a motorist that rolled their vehicle on I-78 and ensured her safety until the police arrived.

    “Troy is a class act and very responsible driver,” said Michael Hogan of ABF. “He is always making sure things are done right the first time, and takes safety very seriously as reflected by his impeccable record. Troy consistently goes out of his way to help the company accomplish unforeseen tasks and goals. As a part of the Yard Focus Group created by ABF Carlisle, Troy actively participates in making the company a better and safer place to work. I can’t think of a better person, both in and outside of work, to deserve this award.”

    When he’s off the clock, he enjoys wife Laura and their dogs, gardening, hunting, fishing and riding motorcycles.

    October – Jan Michael Keith, Lester R. Summers, Inc


    Jan Keith, of Reinholds, is the Driver of the Month for October. He has been professionally driving since 1977 and has been with Lester R. Summers since 1993. In his 43 years on the road he has driven more than 3.2 million miles and been involved in just three accidents, but not a single preventable accident in the last 28 years. He has earned a 23-year safe driving award from Summers.

    “Jan is an excellent representative for our company and our industry,” said Brodbeck. “He is always ready to help others when asked. Jan is known to get the job done and do it right. A top driver, he volunteers for jobs that others don’t want to do.”

    Keith and his wife Susan have two children, Michelle and Tim, and in his free time, Keith enjoys camping, racing, motorcycle riding and any kind of travel. He is active with his church and also enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.

    November – Ronald DeVor Jr., Lester R. Summers, Inc


    Ronald DeVor Jr., of Red Lion, is the Driver of the Month for November. Devor has been a professional driver since 1989 and has been with Summers since 2016. He has won a Safe Driving Award for each of the last three years with Lester R. Summers.

    “Ronald DeVor has been with our company since July of 2016, but has been in our industry for almost 30 years,” said Brodbeck. “He has proven to be an asset to our company not only with his safety record, but he likes to work, and is always willing to try new things. His easy-going manner makes him great to work with, and he is always very nice and respectful to everyone.”

    DeVor once saved his girlfriend’s life be performing CPR and also once ran into a burning building to help save his neighbors. “In an emergency, Ron is one who runs toward danger rather than away from it,” said Brodbeck.

    When he’s not driving, DeVor enjoys landscaping, grilling and spending time with his children Bobbi Jo, Courtney and Randy, and his girlfriend Becky Vaughn.

    December – Craig Smith, Lester R. Summers, Inc


    The Driver of the Month for December is Craig Smith, of Akron. He has been driving professionally since 1996 and has been with Summers since April of 1999. He has driven a 3-axle van, a tanker and a flatbed in his career and he has not had an accident since 1996, his first year on the road.

    “Craig Smith has been a driver in our industry for 24 years, 21 of them at Lester R. Summers. He’s a very safety-conscious individual, who is liked by everyone,” Brodbeck said. “His versatility is an asset to our company. He’s been described as a ‘very nice guy.” On the quiet side, Craig comes to work, does his job well and returns home to his family which consists of his mother, Jen, and his sister Jennifer.”

    When he’s not driving, he enjoys flying drones and target practice.


  • March 18, 2021 9:10 AM | Anonymous

    The Pennsylvania Department of Transportations is providing this letter to partners as a courtesy reminder that expiration dates for commercial driver licenses and commercial learner’s permits will end after the current extension expires for Pennsylvania residents in response to statewide COVID-19 mitigation efforts.

    The final extension is currently in place for the following products’ expiration dates:

    • The expiration date for a commercial learner’s permit scheduled to expire from March 16, 2020, through March 31, 2021, is extended through March 31, 2021.
    • The expiration date for commercial driver licenses scheduled to expire from March 16, 2020, through March 31, 2021, is extended through March 31, 2021.

    Customers with commercial products that are covered by the extension but have not yet been renewed are encouraged to renew their CDL products as soon as possible by March 31, 2021.

    No further extensions will be given on these products.

    Additionally, expiration extension deadlines on non-commercial driver license, photo identification cards, learner’s permits and camera cards ended on August 31, 2020.

    For a list of open driver license and photo license centers and the services provided, as well as their hours of operation, please visit www.dmv.pa.gov.

    For any further questions, please feel free to reach out to PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services at 717-787-2977.


  • March 16, 2021 1:08 PM | Anonymous

    With the purchase of any Shell Rotella Commercial vehicle oil change between March 1 and April 30, 2021 at a Goodyear CSTC oil change location, Shell Oil is offering a $50 e-Reward to be paid to the driver.


    How does this work?

    • The fleet’s driver gets a Shell Oil change at a Goodyear Commercial oil change location (listed on the back of this attachment) between March 1 and April 30, 2021.
    • The driver will receive a copy of the national account receipt or local book delivery receipt as proof of a Shell Oil change purchase from Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers.
    • To request for the $50 e-Reward, the truck driver must visit the Shell Rotella’s website: rotella.com/HDIpromo (and follow directions as provided by Shell on the attachment).

     

    Who is eligible for the promotion?

    • Any driver who purchases a SHELL oil change either for a local book, national account, or as an independent contractor of a fleet is eligible to receive the $50 e-Reward from Shell.
    • The $50 E-Reward will be paid by Shell to the DRIVER who submits the request for the e-Reward (e-Reward will not be paid to the fleet or national account).

     

    Important Notes:

    • This is a Shell Oil program. Shell is providing the $50 e-Reward Card to eligible drivers.
    • The $50 e-Reward will be sent to the driver via email in 6-8 weeks by Shell Oil.
    • Please direct customers with any questions to Shell Rotella’s website: rotella.com/HDIpromo
    • Questions may also be directed to the Shell representative:

     

    Kellie King Alexander

    Shell Oil Products US

    Cell: 760.815.2380

    [email protected]


  • March 16, 2021 11:00 AM | Anonymous

    Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking the public's feedback on winter services through an online survey found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PDWinter2021.

    "PennDOT is proud of our winter operations and communications," said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. "The results from this survey will help us measure public expectations and identify education opportunities."

    The survey is available through April 6 and should take about five minutes to complete. All responses are completely anonymous.

    The 12-question survey asks respondents about their timeline expectations for safe and passable roadways, how they rank snow-removal priorities, and how they rate PennDOT's winter services.

    Respondents are also asked how they receive PennDOT roadway information, and whether or how they use the state's 511PA traveler information services. During the winter, www.511PA.com offers its standard traffic and incident information while adding PennDOT plow-truck locations, winter roadway conditions, and other services.

    At any time, motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

    511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website.

    As construction season begins, information on projects occurring or being bid this year is viewable at www.projects.PennDOT.gov. Visit the "Regional Offices" page at www.PennDOT.gov to sign up for travel alerts in a specific area.


  • March 12, 2021 12:48 PM | Anonymous

    Governor Tom Wolf today reiterated his commitment to phase out Pennsylvania’s gas tax, which is becoming an unreliable source for funding Pennsylvania’s vast transportation network. To make this possible and to further address the state’s transportation funding needs, the governor has also signed an Executive Order establishing the Transportation Revenue Options Commission, which will develop comprehensive funding recommendations for Pennsylvania’s large and aging infrastructure.

    “Our economy, our communities, and our future rely on a strong transportation system that supports our safety and growth. We have more than $9 billion in annual unmet needs across our state-maintained transportation system alone. At the same time, Pennsylvania is relying too much on outdated, unreliable funding methods, and the federal government hasn’t taken meaningful action in decades,” Gov. Wolf said. “Phasing out the burdensome gas tax, coupled with seeking long-term reliable funding solutions that will keep pace with our infrastructure needs, deserves a close examination. Forming this bipartisan commission will bring multiple, bipartisan voices to the table to ensure that we can examine reliable, sustainable revenue solutions to address both near-term and long-term funding needs.”

    Pennsylvania has one of the largest state-owned transportation networks in the country, with nearly 40,000 miles of roads and over 25,400 bridges under its direct purview. PennDOT also oversees aviation, rail freight, public transportation, ports, pedestrian and bicycle programs.

    In 2019, the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) identified major risks to transportation funding such as reduced fuel revenues, unpredictable federal funding, and legislative changes to reduce commitments.

    PennDOT’s latest assessment places the annual gap of its needs in all modes and facilities at $9.3 billion, growing to an annual $14.5 billion gap by 2030.

    Further, as more fuel-efficient cars and technologies are created, reliance on the gas tax for state revenue is less and less dependable. Any phase out of the gas tax will need to be coupled with new or replacement revenue.

    The Transportation Revenue Options Commission is comprised of transportation, economic, and community stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, including majority and minority leaders from the House and Senate Transportation and Appropriations committees. PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian will serve as commission chair.

    The commission will have its first meeting by March 25 and a report of commission activities and funding options will be submitted to the Governor before Aug. 1, 2021.

    The following individuals were invited to join the commission, with additional representatives from transportation’s varied stakeholders to be invited before the first meeting:

    • Rep. Stan Saylor, Chair, House Appropriations Committee;
    • Rep. Matthew Bradford, Minority Chair, House Appropriations Committee;
    • Sen. Pat Browne, Chair, Senate Appropriations Committee;
    • Sen. Vincent Hughes, Minority Chair, Senate Appropriations Committee;
    • Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Chair, Senate Transportation Committee;
    • Sen. John Sabatina, Minority Chair, Senate Transportation Committee;
    • Rep. Tim Hennessey, Chair, House Transportation Committee;
    • Rep. Mike Carroll, Minority Chair, House Transportation Committee;
    • Gene Barr, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry;
    • Carl Belke, Keystone State Railroad Association (KSRRA);
    • Becky Bradley, Lehigh Valley Planning Commission;
    • Sarah Clark Stuart, Pennsylvania Pedalcycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee;
    • Howard Cohen, Temple University, Public-Private Transportation Partnerships Board;
    • Mark Compton, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission;
    • Patricia Cowley, Pennsylvania Bus Association;
    • Secretary Dennis Davin, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development;
    • Ronald Drnevich, State Transportation Commission;
    • Secretary Cindy Dunn, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources;
    • Colonel Robert Evanchick, Pennsylvania State Police;
    • Rich Fitzgerald; Allegheny County Executive;
    • James Harper Jr., Laborers’ International Union of North America;
    • Katherine Kelleman, Port Authority of Allegheny County;
    • Amy Kessler, North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission;
    • James Kunz, International Union of Operating Engineers;
    • Mike Glezer, Wagman;
    • Jeffrey L. Iseman, Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council;
    • Robert Latham, Associated Pennsylvania Constructors;
    • Brock Myers, Alan Myers;
    • Secretary Patrick McDonnell, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection;
    • Rebecca Oyler, Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association;
    • Secretary Russell Redding, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture;
    • Leslie Richards, Southeastern Public Transit Authority;
    • Shawna Russell, Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association;
    • Dave Sanko, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors;
    • Bob Shaffer, Aviation Advisory Committee;
    • Leeann Sherman, American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania;
    • Karl Singleton, Pennsylvania Diversity Coalition;
    • Secretary Jen Swails, Office of Budget;
    • Andrew Swank, Swank Construction;
    • Jerry Sweeney, Southeast Partnership for Mobility;
    • Secretary Robert Torres, Pennsylvania Department of Aging; and,
    • George Wolff, Keystone Transportation Funding Coalition.

    “I am grateful to all the commission members for contributing their time and expertise to this critical issue,” said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. “We must work together to find sustainable, future-focused funding solutions that will keep Pennsylvanians moving.”

    For more information about transportation funding in Pennsylvania, visit www.PennDOT.gov/funding.


  • March 10, 2021 1:05 PM | Anonymous

    Cambria, Cameron, Franklin, Lackawanna, Montour, Pike, Wayne, Westmoreland counties are new to the quarantine for 2021 

    Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today announced that eight counties have been added to Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2021 spring hatch. With this addition, the quarantine for this invasive pest is now at 34 counties.

    “The Spotted Lanternfly is more than a pest in the literal sense,” said Redding. “It’s wreaking havoc for home and business owners, kids who just want to play outside, Pennsylvania agriculture and the economy of the state we all call home. Whether you think it’s your job or not, we need every Pennsylvanian to keep their eyes peeled for signs of this bad bug – to scrape every egg mass, squash every bug, and report every sighting. We need to unite in our hatred for this pest for our common love: Pennsylvania.”

    The new eight counties are not completely infested, but rather have a few municipalities with a known infestation. Cambria, Cameron, Franklin, Lackawanna, Montour, Pike, Wayne, and Westmoreland are new to the quarantine for 2021.

    “When we expand the quarantine, our goal is to slow the spread of the Spotted Lanternfly,” said Dr. Ruth Welliver, director of the department’s Bureau of Plant Industry. “And we have slowed it. Last spring we quarantined 12 counties with isolated infestations, and those counties have not been overrun because of the heightened awareness a quarantine brings. With continued aggressive treatment and monitoring, and an actively engaged community, we can help ensure families and businesses in these new counties aren’t inconvenienced by widespread infestation.”

    Quick, aggressive treatment to newly identified populations of Spotted Lanternfly in Pennsylvania has been funded through the Rapid Response Disaster Readiness line of Governor Wolf’s Pennsylvania Farm Bill for the past two years. The 2021-22 PA Farm Bill proposes another $3 million to combat Spotted Lanternfly.

    New to Pennsylvania’s fight against the Spotted Lanternfly this Spring is Lucky, a female German Shepherd, trained as a puppy at PennVet’s Working Dog Center to detect Spotted Lanternfly eggs, often in places humans can’t access. Lucky joined the department in November 2020 and helps to inspect businesses like nurseries, greenhouses, vehicle fleets, and log yards. She is the first dog in the nation trained to detect Spotted Lanternfly.

    Businesses that operate in or travel through quarantined counties are required to obtain a Spotted Lanternfly permit. Homeowners with questions about treatment are encouraged to contact their local Penn State Extension office or learn about management, including approved sprays, online. Pennsylvanians who live inside the quarantine zone should also review and sign the Compliance Checklist for residents.

    Since 2015, the department has received more than $34 million to combat Spotted Lanternfly in Pennsylvania -- $20 million in federal funds and another $14 million in state investment. The department also awarded more than $260,000 in January for four priority research projects.

    For more information on Spotted Lanternfly, visit agriculture.pa.gov/spottedlanternfly. For more about Governor Tom Wolf’s PA Farm Bill and its investments in a sustainable agriculture industry visit agriculture.pa.gov/pafarmbill.

  • March 04, 2021 8:20 AM | Anonymous

    You are a key stakeholder in transportation planning and PennDOT encourages you to share the following information with your audience!

    The State Transportation Commission (STC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) are excited to announce the beginning of the 2023 12-Year Transportation Program Update Process.

    The STC recently released the 2021 Transportation Performance Report. It contains information on Pennsylvania's transportation system performance over the last two years. We encourage you to read and share the report and then - Tell Us What YOU Think!

    The Public Comment Period for the 2023 12-Year Program Update begins Monday, March 1, and continues through Wednesday, April 14, 2021. It includes a Transportation Survey and Online Public Forum with Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Transportation as the keynote speaker.

    Your feedback is important! We use it to inform the 12-Year Program, Pennsylvania's Long Range Transportation Plan, and the Freight Movement Plan.

    Take the Survey!

    Online Public Forum: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

    • Registration is desired, but not required to attend the Public Forum.
    • The Public Forum will be livestreamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
    • Interested individuals who do not have internet access should contact PennDOT at 717-783-2262 to obtain the call-in number for listening-in only.
    • There will be a live Q&A session following the presentation.
    • You can submit transportation questions during the Q&A session or ask them in advance of the Public Forum by filling out the registration form or emailing them to [email protected].
    • All questions and answers received will be posted on TalkPATransportation.com at the conclusion of the Public Comment Period.

    Attend the Forum!

    Please use the online toolkit to access our messaging, graphics and other ready-to-use materials to start this important conversation with your key stakeholders, your staff, and members of the general public! Your participation is also encouraged.

    Visit the Toolkit!

    PennDOT will make all reasonable modifications to policies, programs, and documents to ensure that people with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. In accordance with Governor Tom Wolf's COVID-19 mitigation efforts, the Public Forum will be held online only.

    To request assistance to participate in the survey or Public Forum, please contact PennDOT’s Program Center by emailing [email protected] or calling 717-783-2262 from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Requests for assistance to participate in the Public Forum should be made by March 15, 2021. If you have other questions or challenges, please contact PennDOT’s Bureau of Equal Opportunity to request help by emailing [email protected] or calling 1-800-468-4201; TTY (711).


  • February 24, 2021 11:40 AM | Anonymous

    District 10 (Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Indiana, and Jefferson Counties) wants your input on its performance during the recent storm.  

    Please note that all responses are anonymous, unless you choose to provide your contact information.

    You can complete the survey here:

    https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D10WinterServices

  • February 24, 2021 9:29 AM | Anonymous

    Arlington, Virginia – The American Transportation Research Institute today released its annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America.

    “While everyone else sheltered in place in 2020, trucks kept rolling, delivering essential goods to communities large and small,” said CRST International President and CEO Hugh Ekberg. “Unfortunately, congestion continues to impact our operations and affect our drivers’ ability to deliver for America.”   

    The 2021 Top Truck Bottleneck List measures the level of truck-involved congestion at over 300 locations on the national highway system. The analysis, based on truck GPS data from over 1 million freight trucks uses several customized software applications and analysis methods, along with terabytes of data from trucking operations to produce a congestion impact ranking for each location. ATRI’s truck GPS data is also used to support the U.S. DOT’s Freight Mobility Initiative. The bottleneck locations detailed in this latest ATRI list represent the top 100 congested locations, although ATRI continuously monitors more than 300 freight-critical locations.

    For the third year in a row, the intersection of I-95 and SR 4 in Fort Lee, New Jersey is once again the Number One freight bottleneck in the country. The rest of the Top 10 includes:

    2.    Cincinnati: I-71 at I-75

    3.    Atlanta: I-285 at I-85 (North)

    4.    Atlanta: I-20 at I-285 (West)

    5.    Houston: I-45 at I-69/US 59

    6.    Chicago: I-290 at I-90/I-94

    7.    Chattanooga, Tennessee: I-75 at I-24

    8.    St. Louis: I-64/I-55 at I-44

    9.    Rye, New York: I-95 at I-287

    10. San Bernardino, California: I-10 at I-15

    ATRI’s analysis, which utilized data from 2020, found that while there were COVID-related impacts on traffic across the country as car drivers stayed at home, the year was not without severe congestion. Average truck speeds at a fourth of the bottlenecks on ATRI’s list were 45 MPH or less, reflecting both a return to pre-pandemic freight demand throughout the year and the impact of numerous roadway construction projects in 2020.

    “For decades, ATA has been sounding the alarm about how the condition of our highways is contributing to congestion – which slows down commerce, contributes to pollution and reduces safety. ATRI’s bottleneck report highlights where our most critical issues are and should be a guide for policymakers at the state and federal level,” said American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear. “The cost of doing nothing is always higher than the cost of fixing these problems and we cannot wait any longer to address this mounting crisis.”

    There are seven Pennsylvania locations on the list up from six in 2020. There were five in 2019 and just two in 2018. You can view the seven PA locations here.

    For access to the full report, including detailed information on each of the 100 top congested locations, please visit ATRI’s website at TruckingResearch.org.


  • February 22, 2021 3:00 PM | Anonymous

    Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that expiration dates for commercial driver licenses and commercial learner’s permits will be extended for Pennsylvania residents in response to statewide COVID-19 mitigation efforts.

     

    This will be the final extension for the following products’ expiration dates:

    • The expiration date for a commercial learner’s permit scheduled to expire from March 16, 2020, through March 31, 2021, is extended through March 31, 2021.
    • The expiration date for commercial driver licenses scheduled to expire from March 16, 2020, through March 31, 2021, is extended through March 31, 2021.

    Customers with commercial products that are covered by the extension but have not yet been renewed are encouraged to renew their CDL products as soon as possible by March 31, 2021.  No further extensions will be given on these products.

    Expiration extension deadlines on non-commercial driver license, photo identification cards, learner’s permits and camera cards ended on August 31, 2020.

    For a list of open driver license and photo license centers and the services provided, as well as their hours of operation, please visit www.dmv.pa.gov.  

    Customers may continue to complete various transactions and access multiple resources online at www.dmv.pa.gov. Driver and vehicle online services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and include driver's license, photo ID and vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license or vehicle insurance restoration fee; driver license and photo ID duplicates; and schedule a driver’s exam. There are no additional fees for using online services.

    PennDOT will continue to evaluate these processes and will communicate any changes with the public.

    Additional COVID-19 information is available at www.health.pa.gov. For more information, visit www.dmv.pa.gov or www.PennDOT.gov.


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